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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

IN CASE a dicker is made with the
man from Fort Scott, what will we do
about the "dromedary?'
REMARK of the average Ellinwood
men when he reaches Kansas City:
"Zwei lager und limburger case.'
GREAT BEND will have population
of over 5000 before the year 1888 has
passed away. Paste this prediction in
your hat.
Fort SCOTT suffered great loss by
fire Saturday morning. which origina-
ted from the oil from a leaking tank
becoming ignited.
CHICAGO was buried i'll heavy
snow fall Saturday night, which ragged
with all the fury of young blizzard,
and stopped street car travel entirely.
1.-THE nights are growing frosty and
the bead is on the rye, and our menu
starts with buckwheat cakes and ends
with pumpkin pie."-Clay Center
Times.
OLO 1901 IldS OSClI Cll cNCIIlIuI year
in Kansas history, and i'll Great Bend
and Barton county it will long be re-
membered as the beginning of our
wonderful prosperity, for it is but the
beginning.
THERE are various places along
Main street where the wooden walks are
in very bad condition. However,
we can put up with them until spring,
when the old shells of buildings will be
pulled out and replaced by good brick
buildings. and the wooden pavement
replaced with substantial stone f1aging.
SPARKS from railroad locomotives
are now getting in their work, and
considerable damage is already reported
from prairie fires thus started. These
troubles we will probably have to put
up with for some time, but, thank the
Lord, there is another kind of Sparks
which has created great deal of
trouble i'll the west. but has now ''gone
out"
WITH this number of the DEMOCRAT
we commence the publication OF a thrill
ing story, by one of the best authors of
the day, which we believe will be read
with pleasure during the long winter
evenings by our patrons. And, by the
way, does not the DEMOCRAT furnish,
more good, we'll selected reading mat
ter, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. political. local
and editorial than any other paper in
Barton county
THE Wichita Democrat, In comment
ing OIL the condition of things in that
city, says: IF the chief prohibition
mOguls will accompany a Democrat re-
porter Oh the rounds any night of the
week they will witness more drunken
ness, blasphemy and immortality now in
Wichita, under prohibition, than could
possibly exist under q high license law.
Rrazen harlots sell beer and whisky by
the bottle. Druggists handle it by the
wholesale, while low joints deal out de-
coctionS unfit for Il hog to WallOw in"
On THE first page of the GRAPHIC
last Saturday we gave an account Of
the Hickmeyer child falling into an
eighty foot well, In Wichita county.
This will call to mind a similar circum-
stance which occurred in this county,
in Clarance township, some years ago.
y young child of Mr.. Allison fell into a
deep, bored well, and another child
L.
to the well head first, with rope tied
around It's feet, and safely pulled the
little one to the tOp.-Daily Graphic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24
TO FANHIE.


Published BY re4ucst.l
II seems but dream sincs that sunny mora
That ciasped 70 my heart my eldest born,
With cheeks Of velvet and eyes % blue,
Ihas the smiles OF angels seemed shimnering
through.
How the youthful mother dreamed away
The quiet hours of that autuma day,
Dreamed dAy-dreams, sweet, of years TO come
That the darling should brighten the duli old
home.
GrAndmother with loving sniies wa there,
a few silver threads in her soft brown hair
And pa woke the echoes'' with "Dixie Land"
Asshe vonderingiy held the tiny hand
Oh can II be true: yes, tits twenty-oue years.
All heavily freighted with hopes and fears
since that fair far away October morn
That Eazed on the face Of my eldest born.
How few and how short the years abe beguiles
With her merry songs and her sunny smiles,
Then the curtain fAlls-her childhood gone
And another the heart Of our daughter has won.
Just when the June roses are blooming fair
And the songs Of birds fi1l the baimy air,
The old farmhouse rings with music and mirth
And the dear girl goes out from the home Of her
birth.
This twenty-irst anniversary day
Is the frSt since the dear child went away,
Grandmother dear, from our little band
Has drifted away to the Summer land"
With tear-dimmed eyes and earnest prayer
That 4 tender Fathers grAcions care
May constantly guard and guide thy way.
Ma sends greeting this anniversary day.
A. c. K.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

KEEP the latch string out. The
wanderers are returning. Great Bend
has welcome for the prodigals. The
fatted calf is ready to be killed, and
those of our people who have wandered
about in the far west and fed upon the
husks of high priced climate : and
suburban lots may ''come back home to
their own chickadearie, OH"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

COMMISSIONER Willms Informed us
that the bonds for which the several
townships in Barton county subscribed
to the stock of the c., K. & W. branch
and the Mo. p. branch, are now de-
posted with the county treasurer, but
that the people must not get anxious
to receive dividends right away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

Masends greeting this anniversary day.
Prof Geo. Caraway has turned
farmer.
A. l.. Sourwine of Cheyenne, was in
Saturday.
c. L. Jones came in from his ranch
Saturday.
Rev. S. II. Enyeart leaves Monday
for trip to California.
Mr.. M. A. Williams has ayoung
daughter who is quite sick.
A marriage license has been issued
to Mr.. Ephraim Barrett and Miss En-.
ma Doran.
The Presbyterian Sunday school are
preparing the cantata of Ephraim to
be held Christmas day.
Charles Schrew. of Mexico. Mo-,
has been in the county looking up a
location for a cigar factory.
George Miller, of Beaver township,
was in the city over Sunday. He
says the outlook for wheat is very
good.
Mrs. Henry Moore, of Newton, was
in the city visiting old friends Satur-
day and Sunday. She left for the
west to-day.
Register of deeds elect Frank Stroth-
man, and County surveyor elect B.
Markey were in town Saturday seeing
how it will seem.
Miss Anna Legg, formerly with
Chapel & Chapel, milliners, has ac-
cepted a position as saleslady in the
dry goods store of Hacker Bros.
j. F. Smith, of Redwing district
Cheyenne.township, was in town .Satur-
day. He says they are having lively
times in their neighborhood this win
ter
Rev. S. H. Enyeart started for
California, Monday ,on an extended va
cation. Rev. Mr.. Ayars will fill the
pulpit at the NJ. f. church during his
absence.
Ed. w. Wood, of the Lyons Demo
crGt, has received notice from Wash.
ington of All increase of pension to So
per month dating back twenty-five
years.-Sterling Bulletin.
L. D. Williams, of South Bend,
brought to the city Saturday
live possum which was viewed by
large crowd of curious spectators.
He captured it south of the river.
Following are the rames on the
roll of honor of the Hoisington Schools,
Thos. I'll. Reynolds, teacher, viz:
Bertha Bowler, Ella Bowler, Rena
Cook, Robert Cook, Katie Eisenman,
Laura Eisenman, Bertha French,
John Niblo, Harry Smith, Nellie Carr
and Anna Sawyer.
Sunday the Sheriff of Ness county
stopped at this city with the two
young thieves, which had been con-
fined in our county jai. this summer.
They had been taken back to Ness
county, tried, convicted and we're
Yesterday ON their way to Leaven-
worth to serve out two years sen-
tence.
The band boys, under the leader.
ship of Mr.. Matthias. are preparing
to get up an entertainment on a grand
scale in the near future. All persons
who can sing should join in and assist
the boys, and We can produce a
kchorus of . hundred voices that will
wake the echoes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

WATCH your coal houses, in the first
place to see that nocturnal visitors do
not become too numerous, and in the
second place, that they are not empty
about the time real old fashioned cold
snap catches us.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

The CaddOa Times, published at
Caddoa, Bent county, Col, by F. r.
Walker, is the newest paper We have
to report from the growing west. Its
a very fair paper. and well patronized.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24
WELL DRILLING!
FARMERS AND STOCKMEN

l have one of the most complete
well machines ever brought to this
country. 1 am prepared to drill
wells any depth required. will
guarantee plenty of good water and
a first class job in every respect.
Terms for drilling so cent per foot,
or. rs cent including tubing complete
with Galvanized Iron No. %, 6
inches in diameter, locked and
riveted; the best that is made. Plenty
of water and satisfaction guaranteed,
or no pay required.
Orders left at Henry WiIdgen's
barn, south side of the square will
receive prompt attention.
JOSEPH WILDGEN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

john said the wife of Kentucky
editor, your patent combination ppck-
vet-knife is all rusty but tip cOrksszew
part
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps
from horses, Blood SPAWN, Curbs,
SpliRts, Sweeney, Ring-bone. Stiles,
Sprains, all Swollen Throats, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle. War
Sold By A. S. Allen, Drug.
gisf, Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24
"Charles Herter, of Ellinwood,

"CharIes Herter, OF EIIlnwOOd, |,
Kansas, sold two car loads of choice,
2-year old feeders of his own feeding,
at S3.323. They weighed 1,142
pounds. st. Louis Globe Democrat,
Nov. 10. This gave Mr.. Herter
s37.96 head for his cattle, an ex.
.ceedingly good price, which shows
'couclusivelY that stock raising will
pay in Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-11-24

Restaurant and Confectionery, day board
and lodging. Fine cigars and tobacco, can
dies, ETC., always on hand. All kinds Of
drinks in their season. Oysters in every
style.
Forest Avenue. irst door west OF the Post
9mcs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
rm WELLS SECRET.
II ,om BOIL. o,axnLx.

1knsv II al my boyhood IN lonesome valley
LIKE drysd's mirror hidden BY the woods
dim arches near:
Its eyes flashed back the sunshine and grew
dark and sad with shadow,
And loved it's truthful depths, where every
pebble lay 80 clear.
I scooPed my hand and drank II. and watched
the sensate culver
ofthe ripping rings Of silver IS the drops Of
crystal fell;
pressed the richer grasses from its little trick
TIN at last knew. as friends know. every
secret Of the well.
But one day stood beside ii. on sudden. un-
expected,
When the sun had crossed the valley and .
shadow hid the place,
And looked in the dark waters, saw my palno
And beside it. looking upward, met an evil.
reptile face.
Looking upward, furtive, startled at tho SILENT
Then it darted toward the grasses and saw
not where it fed,
But knew its eyes were on me, and the old
OF the pure and perfect symbol had cherished
there was dead.
Oh, the pain to know tho perjury Of seeming
truth that blessesi
My soul was scared like sin to sec tho false
hood Of the place
And the innocence that Knocked me: while In
dim, unseen recesses
There were lurking fouler secrets than the
furtive reptile face.
And since then-ah, why tho burden ?-when
joyous faces great me,
With eyes of Impid innocence and words de-
void Of art,
cannot trust their seeming, but must ask what
eyes would meet me
Could look in sudden silence at the secrets
of the heart.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

"Hope on, hope ever" How many deli
este s ladies s there d are Who while they sstsnd
heads, sense of fullnese, pain In the back
and depressed spirits, who are ''only keeping
about, as the phrase is. Some day they
.go into Decline" and leave their childre n
motherless. To such We would say, .'Cheer
up." Timely use of DR.. Pierce's "Favorite
Prescription" corrects all female Irregular
lies, weaknesses, and kindred affections
easily, pleasantly and quickly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

For Bicksts, Aafasmus, and Wasting Dis
orders Of ChildHon,
SCozT's EEULu0H Of Pure Cod Liver Oh
with Hypophosphites II unequalled The
rapidity with which children gain hesh and
strength upon IL II very wonderful Read
the following: 81 have used SCOTS Kmul-
sion in cases Of Ricksts and Naxaemus Of
long standing. and have besn moro than
pleased with tho results. . IN svsEy 60 ths
improvement vas marked. ~. =. NAH.
II. D., New Yoek.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

"A town In California has been named
''Gladstone." ALI parts of the land loves to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
TREATED FREE.

lGENTN WANTEn 70 sell positively The PAST.
THE MARKET "Gately's UnivCfsal EducatOr,"
LOO pages 40 illustrations; prices low, over 60
600 sold. Exclusive territory and most liberal
terms are ffered. Address KANSAS CITY Pun.
Co., 100 West Ninth street, Kansas City, Mo.
e0nn Or less will start you in well-payina
NdVV manufacturing business, protected b.
WV patent. Article required everywhere
and streets Lincoln Neb.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

All diseases Of lower bowel
including pile tumors, radically cured. Bool
Of particulars, 10 cents in stamps. World'l
Dispensary Medical Association, 66S Main
Street, Buffalo, N. z.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

There are thirty nine million acres Of
nnsurveyed government land in Nevada.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
III. stimul.ns Question.

tn, discovery Of the Moxie Nerve Food
tie plant, Supposed to be worth nothing ex-
oept for fodder. has turned out to be, in ali
its simplicity, the finest nerve food ever
found, and the successful enemy Of the rum
dend. 1t RECEIVERS nervous exhaustion at
once, giving vigorous, durable health, while
the stimulaut gives only temporary relief.
leaving the kritated nervous system worse
than before. Moral and physical beauty on
the ono side, and crime, iu-health, and
degradation on the uther. The excitement
over the Moxie is not surprising.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Friday was the ono hundredth anniver-
vary Of the college founded at Lancaster,
Pa, by BENJAMIN Franklin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

They had brisk snow storm ct Elko
New, recently.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Biliousness, Dizziness. Nausea, Etc.
Ars relieved by CARTxR's LITTLE L1vx
Pull.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. 1saa
Thompson's Eye Wafer. Druggists sell il. 25C
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

PATENTS obtained by Louis Baegar & Co, At
torneys Washington, d. c. Estd. 1854 Advice free.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Chronic nasal catarrh positively cured b
Dr.. Sage's Remedy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

The old world is emptying itself rapidly
into this country. About two thousand emil
grants are landing on these shores every day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

For the Blood, Nerves
And Complexion, use CARTKR's lion PHLA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

"A Bostonian ate peanuts for desert last
year and was, he alleges, cured Of dyspepsia,
insomnia, and great Thirst
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

An English critis thinks there are more
great actors in America than in England.
Why, of course. Who for many years has
doubted it2
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Eastern Nevada towns are complainir
Of scarcity OF fresh egg.
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zsS,MMERRlE;LILs
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wv gives tone and strength to
the uterine organs, and
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u is OF great value in change of life. The use OF
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esncy greatly relieves the pains of motherhood and
promotes speedy recovery: It assists nature to
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yomanhood. Its pleasant to the taste, and may be
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

More papers are devoted to cyclin
news than to any other sports.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Bronchitis 10 cured BY frequent small doses
Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Tho party %as probably right who rs-
marked: II think would 30 all right IL I'd
take an epidemic."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
One Agent Merchant only wanted in every town

Whsn Baby was sick, We gave her CastoriA
Whsn she was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss, shs clung to CastoriA.
Whsn she had Children, she gave them CastsriA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

"A hen owned by w. p. Miller, Of West
Side, Pa, recently laid an egg that was 81
inches long and 80 inches around.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

The flesh of rattlesnAke when cook
b % white a. milk and very delicate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Harsh purgative remedies are fast giving
way to the gentle action and mild effects Of
Carter's Little Liver Pills. If try them,
they will certainly please you.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

"A home for aged people will be erected
in New York city this summer. II will be
four stories high and will cost 100000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

Food makes Blood and Blood makes Beau.
ty. Improper digestion Of food necessarily
produces bad blood, resulting in feeling Of
fuilness in the stomach, acidity, heartburn,
nick headache, and other dyspeptic symp-
toms. A closely confined life causes indi-
gestion, constipation, biliousness and loss
Of appetite. To remove these troubles there
is no remedy equal to Prickly Ash Bitters.
It has been tried and proven to be specific.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
Novel and New.

To know that Catarrh and bad breath can
eesily be alleviated If not cured by q simple
inexpensive remedy which one can obtain
and use. One dollar ssnt to tho under
signed will bring full advice.
ROBERT MILLER, JR.,
Box go. Kansas City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

The catch of herring in Taunton
River, Massachusetts,, was so great this
season that prices are lower now than
they have ever been in the history of the
industry. Now the fish are barreled as
soon as caught and shipped to Boston
and other places to mackerel fishermen,
who use them for bait.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
LIVER, BLOOD and LUNG DISEASES,
eEI|EllL
DEBIlHr.

Medical Discover
ailments and ! can
say Q word In refeI
has proven itself Z
Il has been used IA
DyspepsiaJI
MINI, writes; SlV
heartily and grow p<
sour stomach, and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11
THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE

Taos1s 5s ' % s % % II qs i s' Golden Medical Dsv
% % %P = @ % % % % % % % $ & $50
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done II the sane length of time n my life never took
tho whole system equal to your Discovery and Pelet
Dyspepsia-THRxaA A. CAss, Springfield No, wrftess
II troubled with liver complaint
sleeplesmess but your Golden Medical Discovery
writes: last August thought would die with chis
took Discovery and stopped them in short a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

For the relief and cure Of al pains, Cougestiono
md Inhammstions. 50 eta. . bottle.
n railway ) CO., 81 wA22xH STREET, NEW yo8
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covering the whole Of the lower lii
attacked the elbows and became Q
After being treated by several ply
commenced the use of the medicil
began to mend and il now well an
the medicine has saved her life and
Mr.. T. A. AYRES, Of East Netp Nc
vOuches for the above facts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-06-11

time I began to feel like q
The Pleasant Purgative p
sick headache. or tightnes
mouth, that I have ever US
floor when she began to t
Now she can walk quite q
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-24

could be issued and waterworks built
by the city, which would supply her
own wants aud If they were properly
managed they could not only be made
sell sustaining, but sinking fund
from the profits could be created suf-
iicient TO pay off the bonds at matu-
rity.
In the city OF Henderson the water
works have proven 4 source of reve-
nue. to the city and why should they
not prove so here.
Greensboro is just now engaged in
trying to get rid of contract similar
tie the one proposed for US, under
which she is compelled to pay $1,000
annually and get very poor service Al
that. Great discomfort has arisen
and she is now trying to buy up the
waterworks and own and operate
them herself.
The KRNTUCKIAN's voice 10 Away
heard for progress and advancement
but 1t believes we should first be surf
we are right and then 60 ahead. NJ
man doubts that we need waterworks
but il does not follow that we SHOULD
be reckless with the peoples none!
in procuring them. Besides water
works are but one of many publi
improvements we need, the first ant
most important of which is anothe
railroad.